EPA Targets Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals, and PFAS in Drinking Water

On April 2, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of a draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. For the first time, the agency has designated microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority contaminant groups, alongside PFAS, disinfection byproducts, and numerous other chemicals and microbes.... By: Alston & Bird